Black cod or sable fish is a delicious, buttery-tasting mild white fish. Like baby cod it flakes easily and is moist but it is not endangered. This is wonderful fish for fish lovers and those who are less enthusiastic. It is also not “too fishy-tasting.”

Black cod is also a great fish to cook when you don’t have a lot of time to fuss. It doesn’t require a lot of work to taste good.

This recipe used a pre-blended spice mix from the McCormick Gourmet Collection Toasted Sesame and Garlic Chicken. These packets are not the most economical way to buy spice, but they are convenient if you don’t have a kitchen full of spices. They can also inspire a novice cook.

You can find these onions the Asian section of the grocery store or at an Asian market the label will say “fried onions or fried red shallots”. They make a great crispy topping with very few calories. In a pinch you can use American canned fried onions but they are not as light, low in calories or tasty.